Types of occupational health and environmental health hazards Occupational and environmental health is the multidisciplinary approach to the identification, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention and control of disease, injuries, and other adverse health conditions resulting from hazardous environment exposures in the workplace, the home, or the community. It is an integral part of many disciplines as well as a part of public health...more
Natural Products Better for the Environment AND Your Body Collectively, Americans are more aware now than ever before about the impact we have on the earth's environment.For the most part, people are choosing more earth-friendly products where available and many of us are recycling and composting what we can to divert as much waste as possible from entering landfills.We know that the production of natural products is less harsh and...more
Create a Relaxing Meditation Environment For Your Home Practice Meditation is one of the most ancient practices of the mind that has survived until today. It is the practice of breathing that brings with it enormous benefits to the person who starts with any of its techniques. While the techniques are varied, what is always constant is the need for a comfortable and relaxing environment that allows the mind to calm down with ease and enables the person to get in touch with their inner self.More and more people take up meditation in one of its forms. People of all ages, young, old and in between find that the stress of the daily life becomes too much and meditation brings a well needed relaxation that helps everyone keep their mind clear for being to able to tackle the next day ahead.While initially most people try it out for a little while, eventually they realize that this is not nearly enough. They get a few of the benefits of meditation, and they want more, with good reason. The more you practice, the more you get from it, both in terms of physical health as well as mind well-being.To properly practice meditation, however, you need a good place that allows the...more
Obesity Caused by Environment What are the biggest causes of obesity? Some may be more obvious than others (junk food and physical inactivity), but a new study suggests that environmental factors are related to the risk of becoming obese, as discussed in a recent article from Reuters.Environmental factors that may lead to obesity...more
Will Cordless Lawn Mowers Help You to Save the Environment? One of the reasons given by manufacturers for buying cordless lawn mowers is that they are more environmentally friendly than their gas powered counterparts. But is this really the case? This article takes a closer look at these claims and attempts to unveil the truth.The...more
Finding a Quality Air Mattress Is An Extraordinary Accommodation For Your Environment When going out to look for the best air mattresses, there are many different things you should keep in mind if you don't want to fall into purchasing the cheap ones that don't last nearly as long as they should. Time after time I've gone out and purchased what I thought was a great looking air mattress only to be disappointed when it wouldn't hold the air inside after a couple of months.There are certain things that all consumers should keep in mind when going out and looking for their air mattress or bed. Firstly, keep the manufacturer in mind. Has this manufacturer been in business for a long time? Do they have a standing reputation in the inflatable bed business? If they are new to the scene then you might want to wait until accurate reviews come out about their products to see if they stand the test of time.Another thing to keep in mind is: What are you going to be using this inflatable bed for? Is it for guests for when they come over? For family members going out camping? For yourself for when you want to take a nice snooze out in the yard? It's important to keep all this in...more
Pest Control - Ensuring A Healthy Environment There has been an increasing demand for pest control services, thanks to the awareness amongst people about hygiene and cleanliness. These services are quintessential when there is severe...more
Rio +20 - Environmental Earth Summit Update It's been almost twenty years since global leaders met at the 1992 Earth Summit Rio de Janiero. It was an event that captured the interest of the world as it created sustainable waves of...more
New Facebook group aiming to sign up every Facebook member in the world to force environmental change around the world One planet, one future, one choice - Go Green NOW!Go Green Environmental Services has taken the decision to launch a...more
How HR Management Can Help Implement Environmental Management Systems Now, the ISO 14001 environmental management system is not a traditional system that has always been incorporated in company processes or indeed as part of hr...more
Construction Environmental Protection Plan Being involved in the construction industry within the UK calls for detailed understanding of the various construction environmental protection plan regulations put in place by the UK...more
First Aid Training For a Safer Work Environment First Aid Training For a Safer Work EnvironmentEmergency first aid is termed as an urgent treatment and attention provided to a person suffering from an injury or a serious illness....more